Metz vs Lens Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 29 Oct 2025

Ligue 1 Betting Preview: Metz vs Lens

Metz host Lens in this French Ligue 1 clash at Stade Saint-Symphorien, with kick-off set for 14:00 on Wednesday 29 October. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Lens Have Potential to the Cover Line

We’re keen on Lens in their meeting with Metz. They’re on offer at -1 on the Asian Handicap and we’re happy to take -119 that the away team win by two or more goals, with the stake back if they win by one.

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Metz Overcame Lens in Previous Clash

Metz have suffered defeat in their last three games. Most recently, a 6-1 scoreline occurred on the road at Stade Pierre-Mauroy against LOSC Lille. The Lorraine outfit recorded just 38% possession and had five shots on target, with Ibou Sane bagging the goal.

RC Lens claimed a home win in their previous game. A 2-1 triumph against Marseille at Stade Bollaert-Delelis made it three consecutive victories. Les Sang et Or had just 31% possession and totalled five shots on goal, while Odsonne Edouard and Benjamin Pavard (own goal) were on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Metz have claimed victories in the last two encounters against Lens. On home soil at Stade Saint-Symphorien, the scoreline was 2-1 following a 1-0 away win at Stade Bollaert-Delelis. The past 6 H2H matches have included three Metz victories, two draws and one Lens win.

Ligue 1		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
2	Lens	9	6	1	2	14	8	6	14:8	19
18	Metz	9	0	2	7	6	26	-20	6:26	2

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Metz have 7 losses and 2 draws, averaging 0.7 goals from 2.3 shots on goal and 6.9 attempts. Les Grenats have averaged 49.7% possession, 455.0 passes and 4.2 corners per match, with their opponents getting 2.9 goals from 6.6 shots on goal, 14.3 attempts and 5.6 corners.

Ibou Sane is the top scorer along with five other players, with each of them scoring 1 goals. Gauthier Hein is the top assists maker on 2, with goalie Jonathan Fischer managing one clean sheet.

Lens have won 7, lost 2 and drawn 1, averaging 4.6 shots on goal, 13.3 attempts and 1.8 goals. Pierre Sage's men average 42.9% possession, 393.7 passes, 6.1 corners taken and 5.5 corners against them, while 0.8 goals have been conceded from 12.2 attempts and 3.3 shots on goal.

Odsonne Edouard is top of the team’s scoring charts with 3, while Florian Thauvin, Wesley Said, Rayan Fofana and Adrien Thomasson have 2. Adrien Thomasson is top assists provider with 4, while Robin Risser and Mathew Ryan have kept 3 clean sheets between them in the last 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Metz predicted lineup (4-3-3): Jonathan Fischer (GK), Koffi Frank Kouao, Terry Yegbe, Jean-Philippe Gbamin, Georgiy Tsitaishvili, Alpha Toure, Benjamin Stambouli, Jessy Deminguet, Cheikh Sabaly, Habib Diallo, Giorgi Abuashvili.

Lens predicted lineup (3-4-2-1): Robin Risser (GK), Jonathan Gradit, Samson Baidoo, Malang Sarr, Ruben Aguilar, Mamadou Sangare, Adrien Thomasson, Matthieu Udol, Florian Thauvin, Wesley Saïd, Odsonne Edouard.

Metz vs Lens Prediction & Betting Tips

The Metz vs Lens betting tips feature sharp analysis across major markets, including a key match prediction, our best corners bet, player prop picks, correct score guidance and a ready-made bet builder.

Match Prediction

Have a play on Lens -1 when they line up for this Ligue 1 encounter. The Asian Handicap odds of -119 look good and there’s a solid chance of landing a return from your betting stake.

The Ligue 1 form is always taken into consideration and it’s great to combine this with team news as it becomes available. In order to provide expert football betting tips, the latest stats are analysed so that we have the best information.

Key Metz vs Lens league stats:

• The +1 line hasn’t been covered by Metz in 4 of their last 5 games.
• The +1 line hasn’t been covered by Metz in 7 of their last 9 games.
• The +1 line hasn’t been covered by Metz in 3 consecutive games.

Lens -1 Probability

According to the top bookies, our pick has a 54.3% chance of landing a return. However, we have this number closer to 60% based on our in-depth research. It is therefore regarded as a value wager.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Metz 0 - 2 Lens

Let’s go for Lens to win 2-0, a bet which is available at +600. Correct score betting provides plenty of excitement and a potentially bigger return if you win.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Odsonne Edouard to Score +160

Odsonne Edouard (Lens) has been among the goals in his past three Ligue 1 games. He looks like a value bet to find the net and you’re able to back this Anytime Goalscorer pick at odds of +160.

Latest Odsonne Edouard Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+160

First

+400

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Corners Prediction

Lens Under 5.5 Corners -138

Lens have failed to cover the 5.5 corners line in six straight away games. There is juice when it comes to going under the Lens Team Corners line and this is priced at -138.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Metz

Total

9.78 4.22 5.56

Home

7.75 3.75 4.00

Away

11.40 4.60 6.80

Lens

Total

11.60 6.10 5.50

Home

12.40 8.00 4.40

Away

8.40 3.10 5.30

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-108

Under 9.5

-132

Metz Corners

Over 3.5

-120

Under 3.5

-120

Lens Corners

Over 5.5

-110

Under 5.5

-125

Most Corners

1

+235

X

+650

2

-213

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Metz vs Lens Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Bookies Make Lens Favourites to Win

The bookmakers have RC Lens as -192 favourites for this Ligue 1 encounter, with the 1x2 odds suggesting that they are 66% likely to triumph. Metz are the outsiders at +480 which suggests a lower likelihood of winning.

For those wanting an alternative, Lens are -104 on the Half-Time Result market. This means they need to lead at the break, with Metz being priced up at +425 and the draw is +150.

There’s a high probability that Over 2.5 Goals will be netted according to the current prices. BTTS Yes is on offer at -137 for anyone who wants to side with Both Teams to Score.

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Full-Time Result

1

+480

X

+340

2

-192

Half-Time Result

1

+425

X

+150

2

-104

Double Chance

1X

+140

12

-526

X2

-833

Draw No Bet

1

+310

2

-500

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +1

-103

2 Hcp -1

-119

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+123

Over 2.5

-154

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-137

No

+102

Odsonne Edouard Favourite to Be First Goalscorer

Favourite Odsonne Edouard is +400 to be the First Goalscorer, while similar odds apply when it comes to him scoring the last goal.

Odsonne Edouard (Lens)

First

+160

Anytime

+400

Rayan Fofana (Lens)

First

+165

Anytime

+380

Wesley Saïd (Lens)

First

+205

Anytime

+460

Florian Thauvin (Lens)

First

+220

Anytime

+500

Morgan Guilavogui (Lens)

First

+220

Anytime

+550

Abdallah Sima (Lens)

First

+230

Anytime

+540

Habib Diallo (Metz)

First

+300

Anytime

+800

Anthony Bermont (Lens)

First

+430

Anytime

+1000

Gauthier Hein (Metz)

First

+430

Anytime

+1100

Cheikh Tidiane Sabaly (Metz)

First

+450

Anytime

+1150

Morgan Bokele (Metz)

First

+500

Anytime

+1150

Ismaelo Ganiou (Lens)

First

+525

Anytime

+1400

Adrien Thomasson (Lens)

First

+525

Anytime

+1200

Brian Madjo (Metz)

First

+525

Anytime

+1300

Mamadou Sangaré (Lens)

First

+550

Anytime

+1300

Deiver Machado (Lens)

First

+550

Anytime

+1300

Ibou Sané (Metz)

First

+575

Anytime

+1400

Giorgi Abuashvili (Metz)

First

+600

Anytime

+1300

Matthieu Udol (Lens)

First

+650

Anytime

+1600

Giorgi Tsitaishvili (Metz)

First

+650

Anytime

+1600

Fodé Sylla (Lens)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

Ruben Aguilar (Lens)

First

+950

Anytime

+2200

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Metz vs Lens Lineups & Team News

Get the latest team news for Metz vs Lens before you bet. We’ll offer the predicted and confirmed Ligue 1 lineups along with the latest injury developments.

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